David Fried, Ed Day talk taxes, deficit at Rockland County executive debate

11:17 PM,
Sep. 26, 2013

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Taxes topped the discussion at the Congers Community Center on Thursday, where at least 200 people listened to a slew of candidates, including three vying to become Rockland's first new county executive in 20 years.

County Legislator Ed Day of New City and former Spring Valley Village Justice David Fried squared off during the candidates' night sponsored by the Congers Civic Association.

The traditional debate format was set aside in favor of giving each candidate time for an opening and closing statement, as well as a chance to answer questions from voters. Candidates for Clarkstown ...